Impressionist: Debussy and Ravel

This impressionist composer was known for having structure in his compositions, as apposed to improvisation.

• Debussy

• Ravel

In 1884 Debussy won France's most prestigious musical award with his cantata L'enfant prodigue. What is the name of this award?

• World Music Award

• Prix de Rome

• Victoires de la Musique

• Prix Constantin

Which of these statements is TRUE?

• Debussy strongly objected to the use of the word "Impressionism" in reference his music

• Debussy fully embraced the word "impressionism" in reference to his music

Ravel was heavily inspired by his mothers heritage. What was her heritage?

• Italian

• English

• Dutch

• Spanish

Where did both Debussy and Ravel go to school?

• Conservatoire de Paris

• Juilliard School of Music

• Eastman School of Music

• Royal Academy of Music

True or False: Debussy and Ravel were both born in Germany?

• True

• False

Debussy wrote his music in the Impressionist style. What does that mean?

• To create images and emotions through music, same as the French painters

• To create complex rhythms and sounds

• To make the listener confused at the sounds

• To excite the listener

What instrument did Ravel play?

• Clarinet

• Organ

• Piano

• Harpsichord

True or False: Both Ravel and Debussy were okay with following the many rules at the Paris Conservatoire.

• True

• False

This composer was the start of the Impressionist period for musicians.

• Brahms

• Debussy

• Ravel

• Tchycovski